Banshee packs an emotional punch in tonight’s episode.

Will Hood leave Banshee?

WhileBansheeis certainly renowned for its hyperbolic violence, this series is just as comfortable reveling in quieter character moments.

Hes had a good run, but all good things must come to an end.

We see some very fine acting from Antony Starr in these scenes, especially with Deva.

Hood knows he cant be the father his troubled daughter needs.

Hes damaged goods, a man unloved by his own father.

He knows the only way to connect with the daughter he hardly knows is to lay himself bare.

And Deva, to her credit, acknowledges his vulnerability by offering him amnesty.

Its not redemption, but its not damnation, either.

Hood may be a liar and a thief, but he wants whats best for Deva.

Hood wants nothing but happiness for Carrie, too.

Shes grappling with her own demons (and, one could argue, an early mid-life crisis).

This isnt poetic justice; its simply heartbreaking.

No more being the victim, no more wallowing in his own misery.

And step up he does by throwing out Kai Proctors plea deal.

And who knows, perhaps hell find romance after all with Alison, Banshees district attorney.

The show certainly seems to be hinting at their eventual union.

As for Hood, perhaps he is too much in the moment when it comes to playing sheriff.

Which leads us to an unexpected brawl so intense that I wondered if we might lose another Banshee resident.

Its Hoods scenes with Siobhan that bookend this episode that really pack a punch, though.

He never tried to play her for a fool, never wanted her to become collateral damage.

He fell in love with a woman he grew to care about quite deeply.

Perhaps Siobhan senses the truth in this, amidst Hoods many lies.

The show gives Siobhan an out with him that doesnt feel like a cheat.

She wont rat him out as long as he resigns.

But in the end, its a no-win situation for both parties.

Some closing thoughts:

Were four episodes in and asthmatic Max Hopewell is finally back in the picture.

Im looking forward to some sibling interaction in future episodes.

Bansheegives us some Sugar in tonights episode.

And speaking of odd pairings, who would have thought Burton and Rebecca could play so well together?

Rating:

4 out of 5